DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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Saints vs. Buccaneers spread, odds, picks and trends: Expert predictions for NFL Week 15 Sunday Night Football See odds, expert selections and storylines for the Week 15 Sunday Night Football game between the Saints and the Buccaneers.
Mike Edwards - Preparing to rejoin team Monday Edwards is expected to rejoin the Buccaneers on Monday after his three-game suspension concludes after Sunday's contest against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact After both Edwards and wide receiver Antonio Brown were suspended three games earlier this month for violating the joint NFL and NFLPA COVID-19 protocols for misrepresenting their vaccination statuses, head coach Bruce Arians was noncommittal on either player's future with the organization. Arians told reporters Friday that he planned to make an announcement on the matter following Sunday's contest, but all indications are that both Edwards and Brown will be back at the Bucs' facility as the team begins preparing for a Week 16 matchup with the Panthers. Before he was suspended, Edwards appeared in each of Tampa Bay's first 11 games, tallying 35 tackles, seven pass breakups, three interceptions -- two of which he returned for touchdowns -- and a forced fumble.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Brown - Set to rejoin team Monday Brown (ankle) is expected to rejoin the Buccaneers on Monday after his three-game suspension concludes after Sunday's contest against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report...
Impact After both Brown and safety Mike Edwards were suspended three games earlier this month for violating the joint NFL and NFLPA COVID-19 protocols for misrepresenting their vaccination statuses, head coach Bruce Arians was non-committal on either player's future with the organization. Arians told reporters Friday that he planned to make an announcement on the matter following Sunday's contest, but all indications are that both Brown and Edwards will be back at the Bucs' facility as the team begins preparing for a Week 16 matchup with the Panthers. Before he was suspended, Brown missed five consecutive games with a sprained ankle, so he'll still need to prove in practice that he's back at full speed before making his return to the lineup in Carolina.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Countdown to Kickoff: Saints-Bucs Shaq Barrett and Devin White are two Bucs defenders peaking at the right time but they face a serious challenge Sunday night in Taysom Hill...
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Leonard Fournette - Expected to suit up Sunday Fournette (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Fournette returned to the field as a limited participant Friday. Though the running back appears to be trending toward active status, fantasy managers will still want to confirm his availability as Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff approaches. If Fournette ends up limited or out, Ronald Jones would be next in line for touches out of the Tampa Bay backfield.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What channel is Saints vs. Buccaneers on today? Schedule, time for 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 15 Here's everything you need to know to watch the Saints vs. Buccaneers game on
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Saints vs. Bucs Week 15 ' Game Trailer Get ready for Sunday Night Football vs. the New Orleans Saints.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an advantage as one of the NFL's healthiest teams
The defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an edge as one of the NFL's healthiest teams, Dr. Matt Provencher writes.DECEMBER 19, 2021
Kenjon Barner - Bumps up to active roster Barner was moved up to the Buccaneers' active roster Saturday.
Impact Barner joined the Buccaneers' practice squad earlier this week and immediately finds himself on the active roster, likely as depth replacement with Giovani Bernard (hip/knee) on injured reserve. The scatback last played in 2020, but was almost exclusively used on special teams.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
BUCCANEERS MAKE ROSTER MOVES 12-18-21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The official source of the latest Bucs headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday...
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Breshad Perriman - Going on COVID-19 list The Buccaneers are slated to place Perriman (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Perriman thus will be unavailable for Sunday's game against the Saints, leaving Tyler Johnson, Scotty Miller and Jaelon Darden as the reserves behind starting wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Assuming he clears league protocols in time, Perriman's next chance to play will be Sunday, Dec. 26 at Carolina.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Is Leonard Fournette playing on Sunday night? Fantasy injury update for Saints-Buccaneers Week 15 Sunday Night Football Is Leonard Fournette playing on Sunday night for the Buccaneers against the Buccaneers? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Sunda...
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Should the Bucs cut Antonio Brown? After his three-game suspension for misrepresenting his COVID-19 vaccination status, should the Bucs cut ties with Antonio Brown?
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
New Orleans Saints key ingredients to victory against Tampa Bay ' NFL Week 15 Saints have intercepted Tom Brady seven times, sacked him nine times in last three regular-season games
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
How the Bucs will look different if Antonio Brown returns Tampa Bay may have to release a fan favorite to make room for the mercurial receiver if he returns to the team after his suspension.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Chris Godwin's Bucs stardom doesn't surprise Penn State's James Franklin “He’s a pro’s pro,” Franklin, whose team plays in the Outback Bowl, says of his former Penn State receiver.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Mike Preston: Ravens should relish new role as underdogs ' COMMENTARY The Ravens are in an enviable position, possibly one of the best in sports. At the beginning of the season, they were one of the favorites t...
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Mike Preston: Ravens should relish new role as underdogs ' COMMENTARY The Ravens are in an enviable position, possibly one of the best in sports. At the beginning of the season, they were one of the favorites t...
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
NFL odds: How to bet Saints-Buccaneers, point spread, more
Check out the NFL odds on Saints vs. Buccaneers, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.DECEMBER 18, 2021
Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers need win vs. New Orleans Saints ' Pro Football Talk ' NBC Sports
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Questionable for Sunday Winfield (foot) is questionable for Sunday against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Winfield has yet to practice this week. He was able to play every snap of the Buccaneers' win over the Bills in Week 14, so it's hard to gauge when the injury occurred and the severity of it. With Jordan Whitehead (calf) also questionable, the Buccaneers could be down both of their starting safeties Sunday against the Saints.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Whitehead - Considered questionable for Sunday Whitehead (calf) is questionable for Sunday against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Whitehead hasn't played since Week 12 against the Colts when he picked up the injury. After logging a limited practice Wednesday and Thursday, Whitehead was a full participant Friday, which should have him on the right trajectory to play Sunday against the Saints. However, if Whitehead can't play, Andrew Adams will likely be looking at an increased workload.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Richard Sherman - Doubtful for Sunday Sherman (Achilles) is doubtful for Sunday against the Saints, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Sherman hasn't practiced all week with the injury. How much of that is the severity of the injury versus keeping the veteran, who just returned from IR in Week 14, fresh may not be clear until Sunday. If Sherman is unable to play, Carlton Davis and Ross Cockrell will likely see extra snaps in the secondary.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buccaneers can win NFC South for first time since 2007 with win over Saints on Sunday The Buccaneers have won four in a row and can clinch the NFC South with a victory over the Saints on Sunday night.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM
